Volunteer for Jatun Sacha: Biological Station in Ecuador
Alianza Jatun Sacha is a non-profit, private Ecuadorian NGO dedicated to conservation (of forest, aquatic, and mountain ecosystems through technical training and scientific research), investigation, environmental education, community development and the management of ecologically important habitats. The principal lines of action of the organization are: biological conservation and cultural diversity through private reserves, environmental education, the development of natural products, and research that promotes the improvement of quality of life for the people that live in the zones of influence of the foundation’s activities. Although the foundation’s main goal is to continue protecting and learning more about biological diversity and conservation projects, they in turn serve rural communities, and support Indigenous groups in the region.
The specific skills they are looking for at this placement are :
Social Work Student Engineer Engineering Student Metal Worker Carpenter Equipment Project Management General Labour Forestry Environmental Science Biology Sanitation System Design Renewable Energy Statistics Organic Chemistry Organic Farming Practices Perma-Culture Agriculture Alternative Agricultural Technology Soil Science Composting Systems Agriculture Business Management Soccer Swim Kayaking Fair Trade Hiking
Placements on the Galapagos Islands have a higher program fee than those on the mainland. Placement fees range from $2530-$3530 for the minimum duration depending on the program type, with added weeks at $250 each** Your program fee covers all your in country expenses and costs including your accommodation, meals, language training, activities during your orientation week and cultural training. Your international flight, transfer to your placement and weekend trips are not inclusive.
How to Apply: Basecamp International Centers welcomes all the interested volunteers from around the world to volunteer and make a difference. If you are interested in this placement then please contact us for the details: Email: info@basecampcenters.com Website: www.basecampcenters.com Mailing Address 298 Bagot Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7K 3B4 Phone: 613.541.7862 Toll Free : 866.646.4693 Fax: 613.541.1604
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